Biju Patnaik International Airport

VEBS / BBI

Bhubaneswar, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
8 kt
190°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBS 151900Z 19008KT 4000 HZ FEW018 29/26 Q1003 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 138 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,938 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Biju Patnaik International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 10:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (138 ft)
Pressure Alt
446 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,159 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEBS 151700Z 1518/1624 17008KT 4000 HZ FEW018 BECMG 1601/1603 22005KT 5000 HZ SCT016 BECMG 1604/1606 17007KT 6000 SCT018 SCT100 TEMPO 1610/1613 19010KT 2500 -TSRA BKN017 FEW030CB OVC080 BECMG 1615/1617 19006KT 4000 HZ SCT018 SCT100 BECMG 1622/1624 18005KT FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:18Z BASE
+0h
IFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
01:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBS
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,524 ft 150 ft BIT 51°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
14/32 9,003 ft 150 ft BIT 144°
5.6 kt 5.8 kt
46° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBS

10,904 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
71.5%
LIFR
14.4%

Biju Patnaik International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 85.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 10°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 9.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.9%
N
16.5%
S
25.5%
W
5.4%
NE
10.6%
NW
12.9%
SE
8.2%
SW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 10°C to 42°C
10°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,904 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biju Patnaik International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBS
IATA Code: BBI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 138 ft MSL

Location

City: Bhubaneswar
Country: IN
Latitude: 20.244400°
Longitude: 85.817802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,524 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Biju Patnaik International Airport

Overview

Biju Patnaik International Airport serves Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state in eastern India. Located at 138 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and national air transportation with two bituminous runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) dominate the airport's weather profile, with 72.3% of observations requiring instrument conditions and an additional 20.6% classified as Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR). Temperature variations range from 10°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.3°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 measuring 4,524 feet and 14/32 extending 9,003 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 3.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots and calm conditions occurring 12.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (2.4kt for 05/23 and 2.1kt for 14/32). Pilots can expect consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (4.6%), with January, September, and October offering the most favorable VFR conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.